4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and
replace the bulb.
5. If the bulb comes in contact with
any oily surface, clean the bulb with
rubbing alcohol.
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket as-
sembly and rotate clockwise one-
quarter turn to secure.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL
1. Raise and prop open the hood.
2.
Rotate the bulb's electrical connec-
tor one-quarter turn counterclockwise
and remove it from the headlamp hous-
ing.
3. Remove the bulb from the connec-
tor socket and install the replacement
bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector as-
sembly into the headlamp housing
and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
FRONT FOG LAMP
NOTE:
Access to the lamps through
the lower fascia cutout is limited. We
recommend you access the lamps by
turning the steering wheel to allow
access and remove the inner fender
shield.
1. Rotate the bulb's electrical con-
nector one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise and remove it from the fog
lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the connec-
tor socket and install the replacement
bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with
your fingers. Oil contamination will
severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily
surface, clean the bulb with rub-
bing alcohol.
3. Install the bulb and connector as-
sembly into the fog lamp housing and
rotate the connector one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
REAR TURN SIGNAL
LAMPS
1. Open the trunk and gently pull
back the trunk liner behind the tail
lamp (requires removal of a push pin
holding the trunk trim in place near
the tail lamp).
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts
from the tail lamp housing.
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NOTE: Placing a small flat head
screwdriver or similar tool be-
tween the lamp outboard ball stud
and plastic grommet from inside
the trunk can help to disengage the
outboard edge of the tail lamp.
3. Grasp the tail lamp by both the
outboard and inboard sides, and pull
firmly to disengage the tail lamp from
the vehicle.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a
loud sound when the lower tail
lamp area unsnaps from the ve-
hicle mounting bracket during tail
lamp removal.4. Twist and remove socket from
lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and re-
place.
6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners,
and trunk liner.
BACKUP LAMP
1. Remove four push pins from the
bottom of the lower valance (from left
to right: 1st, 3rd, 6th & 8th) and two
push pins from the rear of the bracket.
2. Remove bracket by pulling for-
ward of vehicle.
3. Remove socket from housing with
a counter-clockwise
¼ turn. 4. Remove bulb from socket by pull-
ing directly out (do not turn/twist)
and install replacement bulb.
5. Insert socket back into the housing
with a clockwise ¼ turn.
6. Return bracket into position.
7. Snap the six (6) push pins back
into place.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
1. Using a small screwdriver, press
inward the locking tab on the side of
the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Remove bulb socket by twisting
out of lamp assembly.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and
reinstall the bulb socket into lamp
assembly.
4. Install lamp assembly to lightbar
ensuring the locking tab is secure.
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Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (*)
Replace spark plugs.
Replace air filter cartridge.
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.**
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 kkm or
48 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving, short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
** The engine oil and the oil filter
must be changed when the instrument
panel warning light comes on or in
any case every 12 months.
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
Power Steering Fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition; operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level. Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures; engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage; visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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About Your Brakes. . . . . . . . . . .150
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . .151
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . .196
Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . .36
Airbag Light . . . . . . .34, 37, 49, 112
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .37
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34, 35
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . .34
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . . . . . .192
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . .194
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . .136, 194
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . .194
Air Conditioning System . . .129, 194
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . .157
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . .15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 116
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . .7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
. . .151
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . .151
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . .20
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . .19
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . .94
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Automatic Transaxle . . . . . . .12, 140
Automatic Transmission . . . .141, 202
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . .203
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . .203
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Autostick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . .19
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Keyless Transmitter
Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . .18
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 48
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . .195
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . .154 Brake, Parking
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . .151
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . .201
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . .142
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . .212, 213
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 212
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . .123
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . .16
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . .199
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . .48
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . .67, 129
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
226
Child Restraint. . .39, 41, 42, 44, 45
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 44
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .165
Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .196
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . .123
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . .123
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . .16, 122
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .199
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . .216
Coolant Level . . . . . . . .198, 200
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . .200
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . .198
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Points to Remember . . . . . . .200
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Radiator Cap
. . . . . . . . . . . .199
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . .204
Crankcase Ventilation Module . . . .16
Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . .103, 206
Customer Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . .38
Deck Lid, Power Release . . . . . . . .21
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . .105
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . .49, 132
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . .98
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . .190
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . .96
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . . .203
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . .153
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . .184
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .200
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . .19
Driver's Seat Back Tilt . . . . . . . . .91Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water . . . . .148
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . .102
Electric Rear Window Defrost . . . .105
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . .66
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . .100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Break-In Recommendations . . .47
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . .191
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .198, 216
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . .48
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . .140
Fuel Requirements . . . . .164, 216
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
227
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . .94
On With Wipers . . . . . . . . .94, 99
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . . . . . . . . .96
Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . .12
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . .13
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . .39, 41
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . .119
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . .110, 111
Instrument Panel and Controls . . .109
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .206
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . .205Interior Lighting
. . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) . . . .16
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . .96, 115, 214
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . .96
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . .43, 44
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . .164
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Leveling, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . .97
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 212 Lights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 94
Airbag . . . . . . . .34, 37, 49, 112
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . .94
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . .156
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . .112
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . .213
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . .96
Dimmer Switch,
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 96
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator . . . . . . . . . .156
Engine Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . .95, 115, 214
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . . .97
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Headlights On Reminder . . . . .94
Headlights On With
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94, 99
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . .94
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .119
High Beam/Low Beam Select . .96
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . .16
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
229
Lights On Reminder. . . . . . . .94
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . .112
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Theft Alarm (Security
Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . .117, 161
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . .156
Turn
Signal . . . . .50, 94, 96, 115, 214
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . .19
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . .43, 44 Low Tire Pressure System
. . . . . .161
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . .195
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . .193
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . .190
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . .118
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . .96
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . .201
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) . . .91
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . .122
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . .66
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . .7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . .161
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . .94
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . .47Occupant Restraints
. . . . .22, 34, 36
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164, 216
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113, 115
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . .114, 121
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .191, 216
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Change Interval . . .114, 121, 191
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192, 216
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendation . . . . . . . . .216
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil Filter, Change . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Filter, Selection . . . . . . . . . . .192
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .112
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . .190
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . .190
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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